Episode 131: Princes of the Universe

This week, we are comparing Boss Level (2020) and ARQ (2016) - two films about men stuck in a time loop desperately trying to make it out alive.-----The Movies:Boss Level (2020)Directed by Joe CarnahanWritten by Joe Carnahan, Chris Borey & Eddie BoreyiMDb Rating: 6.8ARQ (2016)Directed by Tony ElliottWritten by Tony ElliottiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of death, violence, injury

This week we are comparing mid90s (2018) and Skate Kitchen (2018) - two coming-of-age films about young people finding their way through skateboarding.-----The Movies:mid90s (2018)Directed by Jonah HillWritten by Jonah HilliMDb Rating: 7.4Skate Kitchen (2018)Directed by Crystal MoselleWritten by Crystal Moselle, Jen Silverman & Aslihan UnaldiiMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of alcohol abuse, substance abuse, violence, child abuse, child sexuality, self-harm, family harm, teen pregnancy, injury.

This week we are comparing classic twin films A Bug's Life (1998) and Antz (1998)-----The Movies:A Bug’s Life (1998)Directed by John Lasseter & Andrew StantonWritten by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery & Bob ShawiMDb Rating: 7.2Antz (1998)Directed by Eric Darnell, Lawrence Guterman & Tim JohnsonWritten by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz & Paul WeitziMDB Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of war, sexual abuse, grooming, death

Join us for a special bonus episode celebrating 5 years of It Takes Two. We're reflecting on our favourite and least favourite films and episodes, how the show has developed over time, and what kinds of movies we have covered.

This week we are comparing Masters of the Universe (2026) and Masters of the Universe (1987) - two films about classic Mattel hero He-Man journeying to Earth and returning to save Eternia.-----The Movies:Masters of the Universe (2026)Directed by Travis KnightWritten by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham, Alex Litvak & Michael FinchiMDb Rating: 7.1Masters of the Universe (1987)Directed by Gary GoddardWritten by David OdelliMDB Rating: 5.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of violence, death, injury

This week we are comparing Misery (1990) and Tusk (2014) - two films about men held captive by obsessed people who will go to any length to keep them there.-----The Movies:Misery (1990)Directed by Rob ReinerWritten by William GoldmanBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDb Rating: 7.8Tusk (2014)Directed by Kevin SmithWritten by Kevin SmithiMDB Rating: 5.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of injury, death, mutilation, body horror, violence, gun violence, drug addiction

This week we are comparing La Cage aux Folles (1978) and The Birdcage (1996) - Two films about a gay couple hiding who they are for the sake of their son's future.-----The Movies:La Cage aux Folles (1978)Directed by Édouard MolinaroWritten by Francis Veber, Édouard Molinaro, Marcello Danon & Jean PoiretBased on the play by Jean PoiretiMDb Rating: 7.2The Birdcage (1996)Directed by Mike NicholsWritten by Elaine MayBased on the play by Jean PoiretiMDB Rating: 7.3-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of homophobia, prostitution, underage sex, racism, transphobia, abortion rights, death

This week we are comparing Heavenly Creatures (1994) and Don't Deliver Us From Evil (1971) - two films about obsessively close friendships leading to disasterous results.-----The Movies:Heavenly Creatures (1994)Directed by Peter JacksonWritten by Peter Jackson & Fran WalshiMDb Rating: 7.2Don’t Deliver Us From Evil (1971)Directed by Joël SériaWritten by Joël SériaiMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of murder, suicide, violence, sexual assault, rape, drowning, illness, injury, arson, homophobia, mental illness

This week we are comparing A Single Man (2009) and Good Grief (2023), two films about gay men processing their grief over the death of a long-term partner.-----The Movies:A Single Man (2009)Directed by Tom FordWritten by Tom Ford & David ScearceBased on the novel by Christopher IsherwoodiMDb Rating: 7.5Good Grief (2023)Directed by Dan LevyWritten by Dan LevyiMDB Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, loss, grief, suicidal ideation, gun violence, substance abuse, homophobia, racism, war

This week we are comparing Point Break (1991) and The Fast and the Furious (2001) - two films about law enforcment agents developing a bond with the thrill-seeking criminals they are hunting.-----The Movies:Point Break (1991)Directed by Kathryn BigelowWritten by Rick King & W. Peter IliffiMDb Rating: 7.3The Fast and the Furious (2001)Directed by Rob CohenWritten by Gary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist & David AyerInspired by the magazine article "Racer X" by Ken LiiMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of racism, sexism, crime, gun violence.